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Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 to Joseph Peirce

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.02237 Author/Creator: Knox, Henry, 1750-1806 Place Written: West Point, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 July 1783 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 34.4 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

Written by Major General Knox to Peirce, an associate in Boston who was handling some of his business affairs. References Peirce's letter of 16 June. Says he wants to purchase a farm where he can "live a decent oeconomy." Says if one cannot be found he will have to get a house in town, but he still hopes to find a home in the country. Says spending a few pounds more to get the country house would be worth it. Says it is essential to his affairs to be in Boston in September and hopes to work on this then. Wants Peirce to try to get him the "Lime rock farm." Says he is not unfamiliar with the situation in Massachusetts and wants him to give advice on places that would be advantageous to him. In a section with poor handwriting, Knox seems to be saying that he has heard the Penobscot lands will not be sold until the British evacuate and he seems to be interested. Is sending some pamphlets to counter people who are opposed to rewarding the officers for the war service. Asks him to distribute them. Goes on to express his thoughts on their ingratitude.

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